Oru Malarin Payanam(1985)
Oru Malarin Payanam is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The lead cast includes Lakshmi, Murali, Urvashi, and Sulakshana. The story centers on Nandhini, a businesswoman who tries to arrange her younger sister Sudha's marriage to an employee named Murthy. When Murthy refuses due to class differences, the sisters face emotional turmoil. The film is an adaptation of Anuradha Ramanan's novel of the same name. Critics praised the performances of Lakshmi and Sulakshana, as well as Chandrabose's music. The film was released on 7 June 1985.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Mukta V. Srinivasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
Nandhini wants her dependent sister Sudha to marry Murthy, an employee in her company. But Murthy refuses because of their different social statuses. Sudha feels rejected, and the sisters' bond is tested. Can love and understanding heal their relationship?
“A sister's love blooms through sacrifice”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Malarin Payanam
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama (63 films together), Lakshmi & M. S. Viswanathan (36 films together), Janagaraj & Manorama (18 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Mukta V. Srinivasan (17 films together), Lakshmi & Manorama (11 films together), and Mukta V. Srinivasan & Manorama (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was produced by the director's own Muktha Films banner, which was known for family-oriented content.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character named Murthy, a role declining a marriage proposal.
- The movie's title translates to 'A Journey of a Garland', symbolizing the bond between the sisters.
- Actress Radhika played one of the lead sisters, appearing in a Muktha Srinivasan film early in her career.
- The story explores the then-prevalent theme of status conflict in marriage proposals within middle-class families.
- The film's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo in the 1980s for melodious scores.